Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Aug 21, 2009 3:18 pm Our house is almost ready to move into, and we weren't given any care information for our Caesarstone bench. All I know is that you don't put hot pots on the surface [as if you would anyway!]. And I wouldn't cut on it either. Does anyone have any other tips on cleaning etc please? I think it's pretty tough, I took the sample piece outside and rubbed it along the edge of the path and it didn't even leave a scratch! Re: Caesarstone care 2Aug 21, 2009 3:30 pm Got this from the C/stone w/site: Care & Maintenance Its hard, nonporous surface makes CaesarStone simple to clean. In most cases, soap and water or a mild detergent is all that is required to maintain its luster. If necessary, a non-abrasive cleanser such as Soft Scrub Liquid Gel with Bleach or Comet Soft Cleanser Cream With Bleach can be used along with a non-scratch or delicate scrub pad such as blue Scotch-Brite sponge. Adhered materials like food, gum, nail polish, or dried paint can be scraped away with a plastic putty knife; any marks left by the blade can be removed with Soft Scrub Liquid Gel and a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Thoroughly rinse the surface with clean water to remove residue. While CaesarStone does not require sealants or waxes to maintain its luster, occasional polishing with Soft Scrub Bleach Gel or Comet Gel will keep the quartz surfacing looking its best. Please understand that HONED finishes will require more daily maintenance than our polished finishes. Since there is more exposed surface area with honed finishes, metal marks, finger prints and other signs of daily living will show on honed material. Most of these marks can be easily removed with little effort and non-abrasive cleaning products such as Soft Scrub Liquid Gel. For tough stains, work the area with a blue Scotch Brite pad. CaesarStone prides itself in providing our customers a virtually care-free surface, but as with any product, excessive abuse can harm its finish. With a small amount of care, your CaesarStone surface will look as great as the day you bought it for years to come. Here''s link http://www.caesarstoneus.com/support/ca ... enance.cfm www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Caesarstone care 3Aug 21, 2009 3:33 pm It's made from stone, why wouldn't you put hot pans on it? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Caesarstone care 4Aug 21, 2009 3:38 pm Also from that site Quote: Comprised of 93% natural quartz, CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces and Countertops offer the ultimate combination of form and function, allowing for a more diverse, durable, and practical countertop surfacing material than either granite or marble. With its stain, scratch, and heat-resistant properties, CaesarStone is the ideal choice for care-free countertops. You can put hot items on it, it's what makes it so much better 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Caesarstone care 6Aug 21, 2009 7:07 pm Thanks themax, that's exactly what I needed. And Lisanne, good question! I guess that it's the other stuff that makes up the finished product that might be the weak point. I also put my small sample to a heat test, and laid it directly onto the hotplate at full heat (in our rented house) for a few seconds until I lost my nerve - would it explode? It left the slightest little patch of discolouration, so i think it would take quite a bit of bad treatment. Re: Caesarstone care 7Aug 21, 2009 7:20 pm It's funny because when I was given a sample of ours I wrote on it in lead pencil. Later, I tried to get rid of the pencil and found it a little more difficult to remove than I had thought. Weird. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Caesarstone care 8Aug 21, 2009 9:41 pm themax It's funny because when I was given a sample of ours I wrote on it in lead pencil. Later, I tried to get rid of the pencil and found it a little more difficult to remove than I had thought. Weird. Angle grinder and bufff will wipe it off for sure |